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Jamestown wethers sell to $140

Are new labelling laws working? | POLL

Rain records a lifelong legacy

Elders recognises wool innovator

Cropping

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A new range of safflower with super high levels of oleic acids in its oil is set to make a big impact on the Aussie cropping sector.

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ACCC hits out at bulk handlers

The ACCC has criticised bulk handlers in its annual bulk grain ports report for a lack of transparency regarding allocation of capacity.

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Race against forecasted rains

THE state’s stop-start harvest continued this week, with farmers racing to reap as much as possible before forecasted wet weather.

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Action on acid soils

Farmers in the Mid North and the upper Yorke Peninsula will benefit from a new project offering innovative and cost-effective solutions for managing and treating acid soils.

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Sheep

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Mineral mix adds to SE flock

Richie Kirkland, Furner, believes he is reaping the rewards mixing his own trace mineral blend on-farm with a healthier, more productive flock.

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Producers crunch numbers on finished lambs

Producers holding store lambs, or growing grass and thinking about buying some, will be crunching the numbers on margins on finishing lambs.

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LambEx announces location, chair for 2020 conference

LambEx is bound for Melbourne in 2020 and will be chaired by experienced farmer and agribusiness professional Georgina Gubbins.

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Woolmark brand now supply chain integrity mark

Woolmark brand becomes supply chain integrity mark with woolgrowers now able to stamp it on their wool bales.

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Demand pulls up in Xmas rush

Pre-Christmas supply chains to the major processors are chock-a-block.

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China looks to Aussie genetics to breed meat super sheep

Veterinary group, Apiam, is taking its artificial breeding expertise to north western China in a joint venture.

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Prime Dorper Lamb Marketplace project “on hold”

It was meant to be about clear sales with full traceability, but the doors have suddenly closed on the pilot project PDL Marketplace.

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Maintaining China’s desire for Aussie wool

Advertiser content: Trade between China and Australia is fundamental for the Australian wool industry. In 2018, AWI has marked more than half a century of a cross-cultural partnership between Australia and China – spanning trade through to design.

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Combating invasive species

Advertiser content: The Centre for Invasive Species Solution has launched 21 projects to combat key invasive species problems. Supported by AWI, government departments, research institutions and other RDCs, the centre is a national collaborative research, development and extension (RD&E) organisation formed to tackle the ongoing threat from invasive species, such as wild dogs, foxes, rabbits, wild pigs and feral deer.

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Learn about wool

Advertiser content: Easy Drench, the on-farm concept pitched by a team from the University of Tasmania has won the 2018 Australian eChallenge Wool Innovation.

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Beef

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Live-ex class action waits on judgement

THE waiting game now begins for a ruling in the the landmark class action claim against the Commonwealth Government over the infamous 2011 Indonesian live cattle export ban.

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Angus mated females hit $1860 in Naracoorte

WELL-BRED pregnancy tested in calf females sold to $1860 at the annual Angus feature female sale in Naracoorte on Thursday with most remaining in the South East

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McDonald’s antibiotic move no surprise for beef

Antimicrobial efficacy already high on Australian beef's agenda

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Beef processor margins in the red

In this week's Mecardo column, Matt Dalgleish reported that processor margins have slipped back into negative territory for the first time this season.

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Dairy

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Energy saving tips shared for dairy

DAIRYFARMERS could save up to $30,000 a year on their energy bill

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December dairy ABVs released

THE latest Australian Breeding Values for the dairy industry will be available for dairyfarmers to view during their Christmas break

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Dairy’s watershed year

Australian Dairy Farmers president Terry Richardson says 2018 a watershed year for Australian dairy industry with sale of Murray Goulburn meaning farmers need to find their voice through industry organisations.

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ACCC forces dairy processors to improve farmer contracts

The competition watchdog has examined where dairy processors should offer milk producers a fairer deal

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Mann re-elected to Dairy Aust board

SOUTH East dairyfarmer James Mann was one of three candidates elected to the board of Dairy Australia

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Agribusiness

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Super funds snub ag because it’s too hard

Parliamentary inquiry panel urges a big shakeup in agricultural statistical information to give investors useful industry data

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Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick check on some of the people and businesses making news around the agribusiness traps

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Elders recognises wool innovator

Samantha Wan has taken out Elders’ Employee of the Year this week.

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China looks to Aussie genetics to breed meat super sheep

Veterinary group, Apiam, is taking its artificial breeding expertise to north western China in a joint venture.

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Big options abound in Farming Simulator 19

Focus is required in the new video game, Farming Simulator 19.

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Taking Stock – December 13

Want to find out more about what's in this week's Stock Journal? Find out in Taking Stock.

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Buyers increase the pressure

Northeast and interstate buying increased the demand for Barnawartha store cattle

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Multimedia

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Yankee Shout celebrates 85 years

THE bush came to the city today when pastoralists from across the state converged on Adelaide Oval for the 85th annual Yankee Shout.

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Cherries raise $23,000 for charity

THE first case of cherries for the season fetched $23,000 at the annual Cherry Ball last month.

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Ministers hail historic Basin Plan agreement

Water Minister's meeting hailed as historic

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Elders recognises wool innovator

Samantha Wan has taken out Elders’ Employee of the Year this week.

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Flashback Friday – September 1977

In September 1977, industry field days and the Royal Adelaide Show were the top events to be seen at, while ram sales were also in full swing.

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Opinion

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Five things you need to know about drought

National Agricultural News Editor Penelope Arthur believes the debate on many agricultural issues is being driven not by science or common sense but by ideology.

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PPSA’s news of the week

Find out what's making news among SA's industry representative bodies.

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New title celebrates ag towns

The Ag Town of the Year award aims to highlight the vital role agriculture plays in our communities, and recognise towns supporting and promoting primary industries in all their facets.

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Property

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Omaroo asking $1.825 million

Pittsworth property Omaroo has been listed at $1.825 million after being put to auction by Ray White Rural.

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Claremont makes $2.65m

Glen Innes property Claremont has sold at auction for for $2.65 million.

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Riverslea passed in for $6m

Surat property Riverslea has been passed in for $6 million at a Ray White Rural auction in Brisbane today.

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Fassifern passed in for $850,000 | Video

Kalbar district property Fassifern was passed in for $850,000 at a Ray White Rural auction in Brisbane today.

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Machinery

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Timeliness key for EP farmer

EYRE Peninsula farmer Ben McNamara is busy running an operation that includes a feedlot and cropping, so timeliness at harvest is key.

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Cotton industry network live

Goanna Ag launch LoRaWAN network

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Big options abound in Farming Simulator 19

Focus is required in the new video game, Farming Simulator 19.

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Next generation engines

FPT Industrial launch Cursor X concept powertrain

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Better internet and mobile across the board

Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition respond to telecommunications review

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Massive unit working on EP

THE biggest header/front combination in SA was delivered to the Eyre Peninsula last week.

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NFF support independent review

The National Farmers Federation respond to the Regional Telecommunications Review

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The new digitised farm

Opinion: Andrew Lai, Sprout X - the digital farm

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